Bodega Superstar
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe like, talk about stuff. It's all good as long as you sound like you know what you're talking about.
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Episodes
Here's My Address, Come Get This Heat
October 04, 2020 23:52 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBOnline writer, martial artist and fisticuffs enthusiast extraordinaire Raphael Garcia joins me to talk about the general state of writing online, his misadventures to reach his present place and how to be frank and direct with the haters. Some of them earn the lumps coming their way. You can follow him on the Twitters, or check out his work at Fansided, Daily DDT and listen to his musings over at MMARatings. He's good people, so show some support. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Time Is Fake, Money Is Fake [featuring Hussein Kesvani]
August 29, 2020 03:36 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBToday I'm joined by Hussein Kesvani, editor, author, podcaster, and sandwich sommelier. You may know him for his exploits over at Trashfuture, where he comments on (among other things) life in Britain, political dunderheads and the information hellscape we haven't fully realized we're in. We cover a LOT of ground while trying to make sense of everything, and we don't quite get there. It sure as hell was fun, though. Be sure to listen to him over at Trashfuture, as well as his other podcas...
Episode 27 - Existential Dread, But With Charm [featuring Riley Quinn]
May 29, 2020 22:54 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBThis was a treat. Joined by Trashfuture's Riley Quinn, we delve into odd internet fame, the dispelling of myths surrounding institutional power, and the fact that the world is way too weird and stuck in the most depressing cycle possible. Be sure to follow Riley over on Twitter, and subscribe immediately to Trashfuture and follow them online as well. Great stuff all around. The song for this episode is Freaky by Yvng Tavo, courtesy of Ryan Celsius. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Episode 26 - They Sure As Hell Can't Hide [featuring Emily Gorcenski]
April 04, 2020 19:43 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBToday I'm joined by Emily Gorcenski, an activist that has been tracking, monitoring, and exposing hate groups and their members. While her work does come at a very personal cost, she continues to do honest and daring work in putting a spotlight on dangerous people for a good cause. You can follow her on Twitter, and support her work at First-Vigil.com, HowHateSleeps.com, as well as her personal site. The song for this episode was Destiny by Aritus. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Episode 25 - Backflips and Spandex? Sounds Fun! [Featuring Isaac Spooner]
March 24, 2020 23:53 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBIsaac Spooner is a performance artist, actor, stuntman, matial artist, and a member of the Marvel Universe Live touring circuit. We keep it light and talk about his origin story, from active kid to hard-working adult. His path is a curious one, leading from one adventure to the next and detailing the quirky, risky, but ultimately rewarding career in the live performance sphere. You can keep up with Isaac on Twitter, as well as making you feel emasculated over on Instagram. Songs for this ...
Episode 24 - Dashed Hopes and Rich Dopes, featuring Benjamin Dixon
March 13, 2020 00:35 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBOh, uh... I'm back? Yeah. Long break, sure. But I'm making up for it in a major way with Benjamin Dixon, one of the most amazing political commentators and an astute observer of matters related to class and race in our current climate. We cover his work undermining the Mike Bloomberg campaign, the state of the presidential election and the directions this could all go. Most importantly, we look to where we can make more progress and he successfully talks me off a ledge near the end. Oh, and...
Episode 23 - Smokey Smoke From Coast To Coast, featuring Jamela Zarha
April 18, 2019 02:37 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBCannabis advocate and activist Jamela Zarha sits down to talk all things cannabis, as far as legalization efforts and how social justice comes into play. It's a great convo with some great perspective from Jamela, which led to some very positive and productive items popping up. Jamela is the owner and main queen of green over at HighHowAreYou.com, a cannabis-centered site with news, culture, and random but amusing musings. She's also a great follow over on them Twitters, and you can (and...
Episode 22 - Chris Kyle Is A Problematic Fave™
February 18, 2019 23:18 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBToday I'm joined by Nate Bethea, military badass and Twitter sage that is an integral part of the What a Hell Of A Way To Die and Trashfuture podcasts. We start off talking about his background and military service, what it's like to be a leftist running a military podcast and a burdgeoning community, and life as an expat in the UK working on a hilarious show with a diverse and funky crew. Be sure to check out his podcasts and follow him on the Twitters. This podcast is powered by ZenCast...
Episode 21 - This Internet Thing Sure Made Things Weird, Huh?
February 11, 2019 00:09 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by the infamous Chad, also known as PrettyBadLefty on Twitter. I'll admit, I wasn't on my A-game here and got pretty down in the dumps, but Chad was great on sharing his thoughts regarding those of us that are too online and how that's fried our brains. Also, don't test him. He can totally kick your ass. Songs for this episode are Everything's Not You by Stoneproof and Cities In Dust by Siouxsie and the Banshees. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Episode 20 - We Only Got One Planet, Fam...
January 08, 2019 00:06 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBKemi Fuentes-George joins me again as we talk about the environment and societal impact, as well as a dash of social justice stuff. If you missed him the first time, he's a professor at Middlebury College and author of Between Preservation and Exploitation, [available here]. You can also check out his musings on Twitter. (https://mitpress.mit.edu/contributors/kemi-fuentes-george). Songs for this episode are Give Me The Night by George Benson and Complicate Ya by Otis McDonald. Big thanks ...
Episode 19 - Podcasts Are Possible During the Plagues of Egypt
August 03, 2018 17:57 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBSo, we went straight into politics this time. Jordan Uhl joins me to talk about a lot of current political topics, the weird climate, and maaaaaaaaybe a possible way out. No, I'm not holding my breath. Neither should you. Still, this was great fun. Be sure to check out more of Jordan's musings over on Twitter, and remember to vote this year. Yes, there were some audio problems. It's whatever. Enjoy the convo. Music provided by the inimitable Ryan Celsius over on YouTube and Soundcloud. ...
Episode 18 - Don't Show Your Penis in Amsterdam
June 27, 2018 01:55 - 1 hour - 90 MBMusician, actor, writer, fearless provocateur and guy that can kick your ass any day of the week Eugene S Robinson joins me to talk about his life, and get a little more into what makes him tick. A born and bred Brooklynite, Eugene's seen a ton of wild stuff. He's written a few gems, such as A Long, Slow Screw, The Inimitable Sounds of Love: A Threesome In Four Acts, and Fight: Everything You Wanted To Know About Ass Kicking But Were Afraid You'd Get Your Ass Kicked For Asking. You can als...
Episode 17 - Kanye's Been This Way, And Musings From The Children of Immigrants
June 27, 2018 01:10 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBKanye West lost his damn mind, but more than examining his politics, we try to observe his behavior and how people fall into that weird trap of believing things that make no sense. Also, fun times with my mainest dude D.E.O. as we share more ruminations of what it's like to grow up the child of immigrants in the U.S. None of it is normal, but a lot of it is chuckle-worthy. Be sure to follow him on Twitter at @imjustdeo and check out his photography on Instagram. This podcast is powered by...
Episode 16 - Video Games Are Awesome, Don't @ Us
May 05, 2018 17:28 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBThe one and only Trevor Strunk (also known as Hegelbon) and I start spitballing about all sorts of video game talk. That inevitably leads to the world outside of games, and questions regarding influence in a social context. Also, I kept talking while muted because I'm a clumsy asshole. You're getting this episode warts and all. Songs include a chiptune version of This Must Be The Place by Talking Heads and Super Shooter by Rip Slyme. Be sure to check out Trevor's podcast No Cartridge on i...
Episode 15 - Never Change, Julie Kedzie...
November 02, 2017 03:53 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBFrom fighter to writer? That's what Julie Kedzie is doing. The MMA pioneer takes us through her Midwest upbringing, her childhood martial arts journey and her unexpected fighting career. After falling in and out of love with fighting, she began to explore artistic expression and after a whirlwind of events ended up in Iowa dedicating her life to writing. Julie's a real gem, and a true treasure to the MMA community despite her departure from fighting. She's still a commentator for Invicta FC...
Episode 14 - Military Shenanigans & Why We Can't Have Nice Things
October 24, 2017 03:58 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBToday I'm joined by Francis, a.k.a. @armystrang from the What a Hell of a Way To Die podcast, where we cover all manner of things related to military life, civilian perception of it, and America's odd cultlike reverance and obsession with it on a day to day basis. We also touch on the always absurd way that we discuss gun laws, and political matters pertaining to veteran benefits as well as protests. His podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud. Please be sure to check out ...
Episode 13 - Fighting to Make Art From The Art of Fighting
October 13, 2017 21:47 - 1 hour - 70 MBToday I'm joined by artist Chris Rini, mostly known for his renditions of moments in Mixed Martial Art history. We get a bit deep in the weeds for this one with fight talk and certain references, and Chris offers his thoughts on the creative process and what led him to do what he loves. As for me, I dropped the mic like a true klutz. His work was previously featured on Fightland, and his most notable animation "Gone in 16 Seconds" was a true labor of love, featured on his YouTube channel. ...
Episode 12 - Hulk Hogan's Racism & A Hell Of A Plot Twist.
October 05, 2017 04:03 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBDavid Bixenspan graces us with his time for this one, as he covers the Hulk Hogan lawsuit vs Gawker as well as various other items surrounding professional wrestling nerd fandom. We also get into the modern trappings of interacting with strange people while writing on the internet and everything that leads to, as well as David Bixenspan is a good egg, and he can be found on Twitter at @DavidBix. He currently writes for Deadspin and other corners of the internet and is responsible for the B...
Episode 11 - It's Sad When Quoting Macklemore is Actually Adequate.
August 07, 2017 01:42 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBAuthor, attorney and man of the world Alexei Auld joins me today for another fun convo in which we cover life in the arts, self-imposed restrictions, personal safety nets and the oddities of life. Born to a Jamaican father and First Nation mother, Alexei comes from a family of artists and curiously enough, decided to become a lawyer. His perspectives come from a different vantage point, and there's a lot of great observations made here. Be sure to check out the Slate featurette done with h...
Episode 10 - A Random Aussie That Knows Way Too Much About Toilets...
July 22, 2017 20:43 - 1 hour - 104 MBToday I'm joined by Andrew, a.k.a. Illy Bocean, Australian muckracker and podcaster. We covered a lot of the common threads of insanity in American and Australian life, especially as it pertains to politics, policing, race and the absurdity of day to day life. No, there are no questions about koalas, Vegemite nor Paul Hogan. Andrew is also the host of the irreverent and always fun Boonta Vista Socialist Club podcast. He's a cohost along with his friends, comedians Ben McLeay and Lucy Valen...
Episode 9 - Bolivar Didn't See Any Of This Coming
June 26, 2017 00:26 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBThis episode was very special to me, as Drexel University professor George Ciccariello-Maher sits down to discuss various subjects regarding the American right's reaction to his Twitter comments as well as the state of political discouse in America. The real meat and potatoes for this episode is Venezuela, a nation currently in a state of turmoil that has been so drastic it seems almost impossible to work out of. His literary work has been indexed here, and includes We Created Chávez: A Pe...
Episode 8 - We Ain't That Worried Anymore
June 15, 2017 19:23 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBI'm once again joined by the dishonorable, disreputable and infamous D.E.O. in a sharp turnaround of our post-election malaise. We also expand on more ruminations about the immigrant and minority experience of living in an ever-changing America and an increasingly strange modern world. Also, don't forget to check out D.E.O.'s podcast at Crowd Interference, as well as checking him out on Twitter. As always, big thanks to Zencast.fm. Music for this episode by Fela Kuti and The Budos Band. ...
From Jungle To Desert and Back with Kemi Fuentes-George
April 26, 2017 01:31 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBSo, how does a well-to-do Jamaican dude end up in Iowa, to turn things around and merge work with vacation in Mexico? How does an outsider make sense of a more multicultural Egypt than he expected? Kemi Fuentes-George is a professor at Middlebury College in Vermont, and the author of Between Preservation and Exploitation: Transnational Advocacy Networks and Conservation in Developing Countries. He's travelled to different locales in the name of environmental research and the pursuit of bett...
Episode 6 - Falling In Love With A Mythical Land
March 28, 2017 01:55 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBToday I'm joined by author, journalist, documentarian and man of many opinions, Brin-Jonathan Butler. Butler has written some of the most essential pieces on boxing, Cuba, the struggles of athletes and finding humanity in it all through the prism of sport. His works include the brief but excellent documentary Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was on Vimeo, as well as works such as Farewell Champions of Havana at RoadsAndKingdoms.com and The Poison Oasis with Mickey Duzyj for ...
Don't Piss Off An Island Woman With A Degree...
November 12, 2016 03:01 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBThis time around, I'm joined by my good friend D.E.O. after a crushing election week. Topics include: growing up in immigrant households, being the "other" while growing up, facing day to day life, internet culture shaping human interaction, the Uncle Ruckus phenomenon, and what the hell we do now with so many living in actual fear.
Tourette's Is Not What You Might Expect...
November 03, 2016 21:09 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBBritish/Canadian writer/producer/director/refined gentleman Timothy Bissell addresses his work dealing with historical oddities, life in Canada and shirtless men punching each other in the head. From there, we discuss living with Tourette's and attempt to dispel misconceptions regarding the condition.
We're never gonna be rid of the drug war, huh?
October 26, 2016 02:56 - 1 hour - 28 MBToday I'm joined by law enforcement veteran and drug legalization advocate Raeford Davis, and get caught in a long lot of sad stuff despite our penchant for optimism.
Pancho Villa didn't die for this...
September 10, 2016 11:46 - 2 hours - 64.2 MBIn this episode I discuss various subjects with one of my favorite people on the internet, dealing with life in Mexico, effects of the drug war, the best tacos on earth, and my hatred of Michael Dudikoff.
Episode 1 - The Illustrious Mirriam Seddiq
August 20, 2016 04:48 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBFirst episode, lots of growing pains. Immigration attorney extraordinaire Mirriam Seddiq joins me to talk about legal matters, growing up in an immigrant household in America, as well as just how to be a grownup. Baby noises are made as a knucklehead wannabe podcaster decides to do an interview with an uncomfortable infant in his arms. Excellent conversation that gets cut short in the end, but totally worth it.